Yoga can help fight against non-communicable diseases, health minister says

Yoga can help fight against non-communicable diseases, health minister says
Yoga can contribute to resilience against non-communicable diseases and can be used for preventing and controlling many other lifestyle diseases, Health Minister J.P. Nadda said on Wednesday.

‘Yoga is not just a set of exercises. Rather, yoga is a philosophy of discipline and meditation that transforms the spirit and makes the individual a better person in thought, action, knowledge and devotion.’Nadda, at the session here, articulated the vision of the Indian government in the area of universal health care and its road map for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The minister also received the certificate for Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination (MNTE) and Yaws-free India from the WHO. India was declared MNTE-free country in August last year and Yaws-free in May this year. (Read: 13 health benefits of yoga that you must know about)

You should know that  yoga shouldn’t just be a fitness regime but it should be a way of life.While many of us resort to yoga as weight loss solution, there’s much more to it. From helping you lose weight to improving your mental well being,yoga is your one-stop solution for all the problems. If you are a beginner it is ideal to take it slowly and steadily . Ensure that you are equipped with all the proper resources like a proper yoga matand a r ight yoga guru and maintain  hygiene before attending a yoga class.It is  also advised to wear proper clothes while performing yoga.

Source: IANS

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